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| December 2024 Featured Agents | |
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| Tim Cossaart | from RE/MAX Pro |
| Errol Wuertz | from Landmark Realty LLC |
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There are 66 USDA backed residential loans in Rooks county with an average loan balance of $64,638. Over 75% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 35 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $67,740. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,376 SqFt. Rooks county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.
The size of Rooks County is roughly 2,317 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Rooks County is 9. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Codell • *Damar • Laton • *Palco • *Plainville • *Stockton • *Woodston • *Zurich
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Rooks County.
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Rooks County, Kansas
.Rooks County, located in the great state of Kansas, was established on February 26, 1867, and was named in honor of Pvt. John C. Rooks who served in the 11th Kansas Infantry during the American Civil War. The county is situated in the northwestern part of Kansas and covers an area of around 895 square miles.
The settlement of Rooks County began in earnest during the mid-1870s, predominantly by families of European descent who engaged in agricultural activities such as farming and ranching. The arrival of the railroad significantly boosted the region's development as it facilitated transportation and trade. By the late 19th century, Rooks County had become a hub for wheat farming, cattle ranching, and other agricultural activities that laid the foundation for regional economic growth.
Rooks County is known for its rich cultural heritage, with several museums and historic sites in the area showcasing its history. One notable example is the Frank Walker Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the county's local heritage.
A fun fact about this region in the USA is that Rooks County is home to the annual "Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo," held in the city of Stockton. This event celebrates and showcases the traditional skills and lifestyle of real-life working cowboys from various ranches across Kansas and neighboring states.
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